Nick Kroll Bombed in Front of Bill Murray When He First Became a Comedian

Nick Kroll has some advice for all you aspiring comedians who happen to run into your comedy idol: leave them alone. On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Kroll talked about the opportunity of a lifetime when he had been doing standup comedy for about five months. He admits he wasn't very good.

At an open mic night, a waitress told Kroll that none other than Bill Murray was having a drink upstairs. Kroll went to say hello (stupidly, he now admits) and asked Murray to come down and see his set. Surprisingly, the legend did. and Kroll bombed. Bill Murray is famously elusive, but he pops up occasionally to photo bomb engagement photos and go to George Clooney's wedding. Basically, if you see him, leave him alone. Or take a chance and have the greatest moment of your life.

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